The Voice of Europe's Banks

Europe's banks fund a large part of the economy and play a crucial role by lending to households, governments and business. The EBF however welcomes further integration of capital markets so they become a true alternative source of funding to the economy. The fragmented state of the EU's markets holds back the economic potential of all of its members.

Consumer care is a core value of banking in Europe. The EBF supports financial inclusion and welcomed the bank account package adopted by the European institutions in December 2013. The EBF also launched a European Financial Education Platform, with the aim to help European consumersbetter understand the financial services they are offered.